Employment Specialist
The Arc Wayne•Village of Newark, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
As a full-time Employment Specialist, you will positively impact lives by assisting individuals to prepare for, obtain, and maintain competitive, integrated, community-based employment, all while focusing on their person-centered goals.
Requirements
- Master's Degree with one year of experience in employment services or a Bachelor's Degree with three years of experience in employment services
- Must possess a current, valid New York State Driver's License that meets Agency Driver standards.
Nice To Haves
- Other combinations of education and experience may be considered
Responsibilities
- Assist employers by providing training techniques and strategies to mitigate the individuals barriers to employment
- Complete pre-employment screening
- Maintain appropriate levels of communication with the individual, referring agent, staff and others
- Coordinate transportation services
- Provide crisis intervention, support and one-to-one instructions
- Complete paperwork like daily attendance record, payroll, billing documents and termination reports, etc.
- Maintain a case load which includes, but not limited to, individuals that have been referred by Acces-VR for Supported Employment Services
- Facilitate job readiness classes
Benefits
- Generous Paid Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- 10 Paid holidays
- Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Training
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Plan with Agency Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
